Question

Vibrations in the tubes of a shell and tube heat exchanger is induced due to the

a.

flow of fluid on the tube and shell sides.

b.

oscillations in the flow of shell/tube sides fluid.

c.

vibrations transmitted through piping and/or supports due to external reasons.

d.

all (a), (b) and (c)

Answer: (d).all (a), (b) and (c)

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